1 1/2 c. dates, cut up
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar (with the eggs and shortening)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts or other nuts, chopped

Use the eggs with the shortening. Mix all and bake.

Mrs. Olson